Red Lake Man Listed Tier 1 After 2026 Conviction
RED LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Wayne Needham is listed as a Tier 1 offender in registration information provided to TRF News.
Needham, 39, is listed as a resident of Red Lake, Minnesota.
The supplied record shows a conviction dated April 30, 2026.
No last verification date was included in the information provided to TRF News.
2026 Conviction Listed
The supplied record lists the offense under Minnesota Statute 609.746, subdivision 1(f).
The offense category is interference with privacy.
The supplied description states Needham recorded sexual activity with the victim without her consent.
TRF News is reporting that description as it appears in the supplied registration record.
However, the cited statute raises an accuracy question.
Current subdivision 1(f) addresses certain surreptitious recordings made under or around a person’s clothing.
The supplied narrative describes different conduct involving a nonconsensual recording.
TRF News has not independently reviewed the court file to resolve that difference.
Michael Wayne Needham
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.746 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
The supplied information does not include sentencing details or related court documents.
Official court records should be used when seeking further details about the case.
Tier 1 Registration
The supplied registration information classifies Needham as a Tier 1 offender.
Registration duties can depend on a conviction and the laws governing each case.
Verification requirements can also vary depending on a person’s registration status.
General registration information is available through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Tribal public safety resources are available through the Red Lake Nation Public Safety Department.
No verification date was included in the record supplied to TRF News.
Readers should check current official records when seeking updated registration information.
Physical Description
The supplied record lists Needham as 5 feet, 11 inches tall.
His listed weight is 232 pounds.
His hair is listed as black. His eyes are listed as brown.
The record gives his date of birth as August 9, 1987.
No aliases were included in the information supplied for this report.
The registration information lists a residential location in Red Lake.
TRF News is not publishing the full street address in this article.
Current Registration Information
Registry information can change after verification, court action, or other official updates.
This report reflects the registration information supplied to TRF News.
Readers should rely on current official records when checking registration status.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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